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What is Contractor Proposed Value Engineering

What is Contractor Proposed Value Engineering

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Jan 28, 2023 | Liability Risks, Project Management

Contractor-Proposed Value Engineering occurs when by changing its materials, means, methods, or schedule, a contractor can offer “Value Engineering” cost savings that it will share with the Client.  The Consultant of Record will likely be asked to review the proposed...
What Are Insurance Certificates?

What Are Insurance Certificates?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Jan 10, 2023 | Liability Risks, Topics

Insurance Certificates are provided by the insurance broker to verify that the contract insurance requirements will be met.  Contracts usually require that the certificate state that the certificate holder (Client) be notified by a specified number of days prior to...
Why is Client’s Notice to Proceed (NTP) Important to the Consultant?

Why is Client’s Notice to Proceed (NTP) Important to the Consultant?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Jan 2, 2023 | Books, Liability Risks, Project Management

Notice to Proceed (NTP) is the Client’s official notification to the Consultant that the design may begin.  NTP is frequently given with the transmittal of the contract when executed by the Client.  The NTP should include the specific date on which it is issued, thus...
Who is Allowed to Sign a Contract?

Who is Allowed to Sign a Contract?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Dec 24, 2022 | Books, Liability Risks, Project Management

Contract Signatory Requirements addresses the person signing the contract having authority to sign and thereby bind the entity entering the contract.  Some Clients require a letter from the Corporate Secretary, bearing the corporate seal, stating that the person...
Why Should Contracts that Contain A Contingent Fee Be Avoided?

Why Should Contracts that Contain A Contingent Fee Be Avoided?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Dec 12, 2022 | Books, Liability Risks, Project Management

Contingent Fee Contracts for professional design services are ones in which payment to the Consultant for his or her service is dependent on the actions of an entity other than the Client.  A Client may attempt to tie payment of a Consultant’s fee to receipt of a...
What are the Terms Commonly Associated with Preparing a Budget?

What are the Terms Commonly Associated with Preparing a Budget?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Nov 22, 2022 | Books, Liability Risks, Project Management

Budget is the term applied in reference to the amount of money available for payment to the Consultant. The term “cost” when used in connection with a budget usually refers to the amount of money available to pay for labor (salaries, wages, and overhead related...
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I help design professionals to minimize potential business risk that may arise from their contracts for services.

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